Collection of objects

LAST WEEK'S MEMORY BOX WORKSHOP Last Thursday was the first of my Autumn Memory Box Workshops, and what an amazing time we had! Each collection of keepsakes was unique, full of stories and cherished memories. It was truly wonderful to hear about. A huge thank you to all the lovely ladies who joined me, here’s what they had to say about the workshop: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I really enjoyed every part of this day - from the great space and location in Camberwell to the warm, friendly collegiate…

In case you missed the reveal, you can see that here and here. Laura’s home already had wonderful, historic bones, but the living space could use a bit more character. Laura wanted bookshelves, and while we had talked about something clean and modern, I really encouraged her to stick with the period of the house and create something that looked original. Custom built-ins aren’t cheap, and we knew this would need to be on a budget. Hacking the Ikea Billy has been done before (my friend…

Barry Rosenthal's still life photographic series "Found in Nature" of ocean borne trash highlights the global problem of marine pollution

This is just the tip of the iceberg. On my studio table, a part of my vintage art supplies collection.

{image from here} INSPIRATION 2014 #94: Lovely black and white assemblage. Check out many more beautifully styled vignettes here.

Pop-Tops by Barry Rosenthal

The collecting of anonymous objects — and the subsequent use of those objects in creating a perfectly styled interior — has become such a staple of modern life that it’s hard to remember a time when not everyone loaded up their vans twice a year at places like Brimfield. But Franco Clivio, a former industrial designer and a lecturer at Zurich’s Schule für Gestaltung, has been amassing such objects for more than four decades. His collection — which numbers into the thousands — is on view…

Jane Housham (Found and Chosen) on Instagram: "I’ve been on the hunt for #unusualshades of #green, which I love. Oh, and can you spot the little ‘joke’? . . #stufficollect #greenobjects #sludgygreen"

Things Organized Neatly is a perfectionist's dream come true. Curated by Indiana designer Austin Radcliffe, the blog features images of various items